I know this just sounds like me being politically correct, but I kind of feel like saying “young rich black” people don’t like this and that is borderline racist. I’d feel the same if someone said it about young rich whites, I just think it’s stereotyping that places a blanket over a group of people. Anyways this is off-topic, and I’m not calling anyone a racist. The Blazers win and more talent will come.
I think they would have to be making it to the finals before more talent considered coming here freely, there are a lot of franchises in better locations for young millionaires to go to that are just as good as the Blazers.
I almost was gonna anoint Strippers as the consensus winner haha! No seriously it’s the quote from field of dreams “ build it and they will come”! Maybe as mentioned we do need a ne GM.
I agree that there are worse but I wonder what the majority of young stars in the nba think, which LOCATION would they rate below living in Portland?
Absolutely. Money: Florida and Texas have no income tax. By not signing in one of these states, you're taking a $$$ break. Who wants to lose more $$$ off the top? Note: Canada taxes are particularly heinous. Weather: If you're south of a certain laditude, it's in the 70s in February. If I'm a player, I need a good reason to not want to play there Hip: Some franchises have a historic appeal: LAL, Boston, Chicago... (not Portland) Large Media Markets: Increased opportunities for sponsorship. "Basketball Reasons": When was the last time the Blazers made it to the conference title game? Diverse or Black Population: Players want to feel "at home" culturally. Can they do that in Portland? When you think about it logically, the question isn't why wouldn't they come to Portland, it's why would they? And the answer is simple. They want to come to Portland if we completely overpay them (e.g. ET).
You guys need to move the team down here, it's hot as fuck in the summer and we have over 300 days of sunshine, I have to wear shades even during the winter!
